OXYMAG FLOOR BOARDS

INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLATION IMPERATIVES
The following are "must do's" when installing OxyMag floor boards:
Installation Imperative Reference Page

OxyMag floor boards must be stored, installed, finished and maintained as per this
A1.1.ix. 2
guide. Otherwise OxyMag's product warranty will be invalidated.

Prior to installation, OxyMag boards must be stored flat, dry, indoors, undercover and
B2.a. 3 
above ground. 

Approved construction adhesives / joint sealants must be used – See approved brands A2 3

C2.a. - Step 1, 
A continuous 6mm bead of approved construction adhesive must be applied to joists. 6 
Fig.5

A continuous bead of approved joint sealant must be used to fill the groove of one  C2.a. -  Step 3, 

6 
board prior to an adjacent board’s tongue being slotted into the groove. Fig.6

Fasteners can’t be more than 200mm apart. Thus, at least 4 fasteners must be used  C2.a. – Table on 
6
along each joist for each 600mm wide board.   Fig.5

Immediately after installation of the OxyMag floor boards, for weather protection of 
areas which will not be waterproofed and/or of areas which will be waterproofed, 
A2 / B9 3 / 5 
plastic sheeting is to be laid or a single coat of suitable primer is to be applied on site 
to the surface and the external perimeter edges of the OxyMag floor boards.

The above points do not diminish the validity of all other points in this installation guide which must also be followed

INDEX Page:
A. PRODUCT / ACCESSORIES / TOOLS REQUIRED 2

A1. Product Description 2

A2. Recommended Tools & Accessories 2-3

B. GENERAL COMMENTS APPLICABLE TO INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS 4

B1. Scope 4
B2. Storage 4
B3. Safe Working Practices & Handling 4
B4. Design 4
B5. Fasteners 4
B6. Framing 4
B7. Board Layout and Side Up 5
B8. Finishes 5
B9. Maintenance 5-6

C. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL INSTALLATION 6

C1. General Notes 6

C2. Installation of Boards 6
C3. Installation of Butt Joints 6
C4. Control Joints – Tiled areas only 7
C5. External Installation – Further Considerations 7

D. WATERPROOFING 7

D1. Waterproofing Systems  7

D2. Waterproof System 1: Liquid Membrane Method  7
D3. Waterproof System 2: Slip Panel & Reinforced Mortar Bed 7-8

E. PRODUCT INFORMATION, WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER 8

E1. Product Information  8

E2. Product Warranty  8
E3. Disclaimer 8

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 A. PRODUCT / ACCESSORIES / TOOLS REQUIRED
A1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
a. OxyMag floor boards are:
i. Independently tested and certified to meet
NCC/BCA Deemed-to Satisfy structural Groove Edge Square
requirements for floor loadings to AS/NZS 1170.1 Edge
Table 3.1. See Oxymag Design and Load Tables for
more information
ii. High strength, yet light-weight, reinforced cement
composite floor boards for internal and external residential Square
and light commercial applications. Edge
iii. Tongue and grooved for strong, convenient laying. Tongue Edge
iv. Can be used on joist centres up to 600mm wide - Only
16mm Rough or smooth side up
applies to 19mm boards.
or
v. Can be used as a platform floor. 19mm Smooth or rough side down
vi. Compatible with all floor coverings (tile, timber, carpet,
vinyl,etc). For residential applications, install OxyMag floor boards with either the
rough side up or the smooth side up. For all commercial applications,
vii. Can be used in wet areas provided boards are install the rough side up. Both sides are compatible with all finishes.
appropriately waterproofed (in accordance with AS 3740)
viii. Can be used externally provided boards are fully
waterproofed.
ix. The boards must be stored, installed, finished and
maintained in compliance with this guide and the
relevant building standards, regulations and guidelines (eg:
as contained in the National Construction Code
(hereinafter NCC) and/or Building Code of Australia
(hereinafter BCA)). If this is not done, it could negatively
impact the boards’ performance, contravene the national
and/or local building codes / laws and even result in
personal injury. Further, it will invalidate OxyMag’s
product warranty.
b. This installation guide predicates that the individuals installing the OxyMag floor boards are suitably qualified, licensed, experienced
tradesmen knowledgeable of Australian building standards, the NCC and the BCA and well-practiced in the installation of substrate floor
boards.

c. Prior to commencing your installation of the OxyMag floor boards, ensure that you have the most current installation guide and technical
information on hand. If you are unsure or require additional information, visit www.oxymag.com.au or www.itiaustralia.com.au or contact ITI at
02 8805 5000.

The OxyMag floor boards come in the following sizes:

Weight kg
Part No. Length mm Width mm Thickness mm Units/Pack
per m2 per Unit
OF2700X60016 2700 600 16 20.4 33 33
OF2700X60019 2700 600 19 24.2 39 28

A2. RECOMMENDED TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION APPROVED BRANDS
Nail: 50 x 2.8mm; Galvanised / Corrosion-resistant nail; Fibre cement board is typical
Paslode 50x2.8mm Fibre cement galvanised
application

Nail - D Head: 50 x 2.87mm D Head gun nail; Galvanised / Corrosion-resistant Paslode Impulse 50x2.87mm D Head

Nail - Ring Shank: 50 x 2.87mm Ring Shank nail; Galvanised / Corrosion-resistant Paslode Impulse Dekfast 50x2.87mm Ring

• Blackhawk Speed Drive screws 10g x 50mm.

• Koala Deckfast screws 10g x 50mm.
Screw for Timber Frames: Class 3 minimum - 10g x 50mm self-drilling screw • Simpson Strong-Tie decking screws
DSDG50R250/1100 (12g)5.5 x 50mm
• AnchorMark 5.5 x 50mm Decking Screws

Screw for Steel Frames: Class 3 minimum - Self-tapping wing-tipped 40mm screw Buildex Wing Teks 10g 40mm

Simpson Strong-Tie QuikDrive collated screws:

• To Timber: WSCBGA158SA 8g x 42mm
QuikDrive Collated Screw: Various QuikDrive screws for fixing to timber or steel frames (Type 17)
• To Timber: DSDG50SA (12g) 5.5 x 50mm
• To Steel: CBSDGL158SA 10g x 42mm

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 DESCRIPTION APPROVED BRANDS
Construction Adhesive: Use approved construction adhesive for gluing boards to timber Usable as adhesive and sealant:
or steel frames • HB Fuller: Toolbox Original; Fulaflex 650FC
• Soudal: T-Rex Power Fast Grab; Multibond
Joint Sealant: Cartridge and / or sausage - Use approved joint sealant for sealing of all SMX35 / SMX50
board joints (including all tongue and groove joints and butt joints). • Bostik: Seal ‘n Flex
• Sika: 11FC; Sikaflex-Pro

Suitable primers for areas not to be

Weather Protection for Areas which will not be Waterproofed - Plastic waterproofed:
Sheeting or Site-Applied Primer: Plastic sheeting is to be laid or a single coat of suitable
• Taubmans 3 in 1
primer is to be applied on site to the surface and the external perimeter edges of the OxyMag
• White Knight Grip Lock Primer (with rough
floor boards immediately after installation. Even with the plastic sheeting or coating of primer,
OxyMag floor boards must not be exposed to the weather for more than 3 months. side up)
• Armawall Sealer Bonder (with smooth side up)

Weather Protection for Areas which will be Waterproofed: 1. Ardex / Dunlop Waterproofing System:
• No screed: Dunlop Damp Proof
These instructions apply specifically to the recommended waterproofing systems for use with Membrane (one coat) + Dunlop Express
OxyMag floor boards: Wet Area Waterproofing Membrane (2
coats) – See bottom of Section D2 for full
1. Ardex / Dunlop – Lay plastic sheets (do not use primer) immediately after installation of
the boards and leave until just before application of the Dunlop waterproofing system. specification
Notwithstanding the use of the plastic sheeting, application of the waterproofing • With screed:
system must be done within 3 months of the installation of the boards. ∙ On OxyMag board: Dunlop Damp
2. Duram: Apply the Azcoseal primer to the boards immediately after installation of the Proof Membrane
boards. Application of the waterproofing system must be done within 3 months of the ∙ On screed: Dunlop Multipurpose
installation of the boards. An additional coat of Azcoseal must be applied immediately Primer + Dunlop Express Wet Area
prior to completing the waterproofing. Waterproofing Membrane
∙ See bottom of Section D3 for full
Waterproofing: OxyMag floor boards must be waterproofed as follows: specification
• Internal wet areas: Waterproofed In accordance with AS 3740
• External areas: Fully waterproofed in accordance with AS 4564 2. Gripset Waterproofing System:
∙ Primer: Gripset E60 Primer
∙ Membrane options (dependent on
application and as per Gripset
specifications): Gripset BRW PF;
Gripset XpressLay; Gripset 38 FC;
Gripset Express Multi Pro; Gripset 2P

3. Duram Waterproofing System:

· Primer: Azcoseal
∙ Membrane: Durabit Reo, Durabit EF,
Multithane STD or HV

Tiling Adhesive: For securing tiles to OxyMag floor boards for internal dry areas only. Ardex / Dunlop:
• Primer: Dunlop Bond Coat (one coat must
be applied prior to adhesive).
• Adhesives: Dunlop Multipurpose Mastic,
Dunlop Floor Tile Adhesive, Dunlop
Universal Tile Adhesive, Dunlop Tiler’s
Mastic, Dunlop Trade Resaflex, Dunlop
Wall & Floor Tile Adhesive, Dunlop Tile-All.

Compressed Air, Gas or Battery Nail Guns: For fixing sheets to timber or engineered timber frames

Electric or Battery Powered Screw Driver: For fixing boards to timber or steel frames

Dust Extraction Circular Saw: For cutting boards

Saw Blade: A poly-diamond or tungsten carbide blade for fast and clean cutting

Dust Extractor Compatible with Circular Saw: Required to remove dust from cutting - recommend HEPA filter

Foam Backing Rod: A 10mm diameter backing rod is to be fixed into all 5mm butt/control joints.

Paint Scraper or Spatula: For finishing joints and fixing heads when required

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 B. GENERAL COMMENTS APPLICABLE TO B4.3. Loading
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS a. OxyMag floor boards are designed to withstand various load
B1. SCOPE categories in Table 3.1 of AS/NZS 1170.1 for imposed floor
actions. OxyMag’s load capacities are reflected in the below
a. This installation guide deals with the use of OxyMag floor table:
boards in internal and external applications over appropriate
timber and/or steel frames. Table 1 - Load Capacities for 450mm Joist Centres
B2. STORAGE OxyMag Floor Concentrated Concentrated Uniformly
Board Thickness Action Residential Action Light Distributed
a. OxyMag floor boards must be stored flat, dry, indoors, under- - mm - kN* Commercial - kN** Action - kPa
cover and raised from the ground at all times.
b The boards’ edges and corners should be protected from 16 1.8 2.7 10
damage. 19*** 2.7 3.6 12
* = Residential concentrated actions are imposed on an area of 350mm2
c. The boards should be kept wrapped in their packs for the ** = Commercial concentrated actions are imposed on an area of 0.01m2
maximum time possible prior to being installed. *** = 600mm joist centres may be possible for residential applications only which do not require tiling.
For more information, contact the ITI office at 02 8805 5000

B5. FASTENERS
Fastener selection table is below:
Table 2 - Fastener Selection*
Steel Joist
Timber Joist LVL Solid Joist Steel Joist
Product Timber I-Joist Between 1.6 &
(min 45mm wide) (only internal) 0.75-1.6mm BMT
1.9mm BMT
50 x 2.8mm
FC nails
50 x 2.87mm
D Head gun nails
50 x 2.87mm
Ring Shank Nail
10g x 50mm
self-drilling screw
Self-tapping
wing-tipped 40mm
Screw**
Various QuikDrive
Screws***

* = A Class 3 finish is the minimum requirement of all fasteners.

** = Consult manufacturer’s specifications and ensure screws are appropriate for their intended
application (including the joist thickness).
*** = Refer to Quick Drive’s technical resources to identify the appropriate screws for the various joists.

B3. SAFE WORKING PRACTICES & HANDLING
a. OxyMag floor boards do not present a health hazard whether
intact or not. However, to ensure users’ health and safety, the
creation of dust must be minimised and personal protection
must be assured at all times. Note the following:
i. Clean-up: Use industrial cleaner; Avoid dry sweeping.
ii. Exposure controls:
∙ In order to minimise exposure to dust, cut outdoors (do
not cut indoors).
∙ Position cutting station so that prevailing wind will blow
away from user and other workers. If using circular saw,
ensure that it is equipped with appropriate vacuum
extraction.
iii. Personal protection: As a minimum, when cutting, sanding,
drilling or machining, wear the following:
∙ A dust mask or appropriate respiratory equipment.
∙ Safety goggles or a full-face shield.
∙ Long-sleeved shirt and long trousers; Safety boots
Safety gloves.
iv. Always follow tool manufacturers’ safety recommendations.
v. Refer to OxyMag's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more
information.
B4. DESIGN
B4.1. General
a. It is essential that all design and construction complies with the
relevant codes of the most current NCC & BCA as well as any
other applicable national or local regulations.
B4.2. Responsibility
a. It is the responsibility of the party in charge of the project or the
specifier to see to it that the information provided in this guide is
suitable for the planned use of the OxyMag floor boards and that
any extra detailing is completed for a design or application that
does not fall within this guide’s scope. Further, as ITI does not
specialise in waterproofing, it is the responsibility of the specifier
to complete the required design and detailing to ensure that the
waterproofing and finish comply with the specifications,
guidelines and codes of the NCC, BCA and the manufacturer.
a. The above table is a guide only and the timber and steel
manufacturers’ recommendations must always be followed for
fixing into various types of timber and steel joists. Fasteners must
have the appropriate level of durability required for the intended
project. This is of particular importance in coastal areas and
areas subject to salt spray and other corrosive environments.
a. Fasteners must be fully compatible with all other materials with
which they are in contact to ensure the durability and integrity of
the assembly.
B6. FRAMING
a. OxyMag floor boards are typically attached to timber or steel
framing.
Note:
b. The framing must be suitable for the application and comply with
the relevant standards of the NCC and BCA – Specifically:
∙ Timber framing must comply with AS 1684. Do not use
unseasoned or wet timber.
∙ Steel framing must comply with AS 3623.
c. The framing must also comply with the manufacturer’s
specifications and installation instructions.
d. The frame joists must be at least 45mm wide except for the
following engineered joists:
∙ I-joists must be at least 40mm wide and its flange depth must
be sufficient to ensure fastener embedment.
∙ LVL must be at least 42mm wide.
e. The framing must be strong and durable.
f. The boards’ long edges must be laid across / perpendicular to
the joists
g. The boards’ short edges (butt ends) must at all times be
supported by a floor joist.
h. Frame joists must be level and straight – ie: no more than 1mm
deviation for every 1m in all directions.
i. Floor space should be well ventilated.
B7. BOARD LAYOUT AND SIDE UP
a. Install boards’ long tongue and groove edges across the floor
joists and ensure the boards’ short square edges (butt ends) are
fully supported on joists.
b. Depending on the application, the board layout may be in a
staggered or squared pattern (see Figures 3 and 4 below).

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 c. For residential applications, install boards with either the rough B8.2. Vinyl
side up or the smooth side up. For all commercial applications, a. The installation of vinyl onto OxyMag floor boards is the same as
install the rough side up. for any other substrate floor board and requires no extra
preparation.
Short edges/ Staggered board layout b. The end use for the area must be decided prior to works starting
Butt ends fully (brick pattern) e.g. Internal dry area, Internal high traffic area, Internal wet area,
supported etc.
on joists c. Consult with relevant vinyl manufacturers for the appropriate
tested and warranted vinyl products as well as directions for their
Off-cut pieces installation.
must cover a
minimum of 2 B8.3. Carpet
Tongue and
joist spacings - a. The surface of the OxyMag boards may require priming before
groove edge i.e 3 joists applying adhesive.
FIGURE 3 - BOARD LAYOUT - STAGGERED PATTERN b. Underlays:
· Most underlays can be spot fixed with staples, board pins or
Short edges/ Squared board layout adhesive. Rubber, foam and synthetic underlays are usually
Butt ends fully loose laid and perimeter stapled.
supported · Joints should be taped firmly together.
on joists c. Carpet may be fixed to OxyMag boards using perimeter stapling,
tacking, or tackless systems, or adhesive installation systems.
B8.4 Solid Timber Floorboards
a. The installation of solid timber floorboards onto Oxy Mag floor
Tongue and boards is the same as for any other substrate floor board and
groove edge requires no extra preparation, tools and/or materials.
FIGURE 4 - BOARD LAYOUT - SQUARED PATTERN b. Use a full trowel of adhesive on the OxyMag boards as opposed
to the “Z-type” pattern of adhesive.
d. Table 3 below enables the specifier to select the appropriate c. Secret nailing of the timber floorboards to OxyMag boards can
board layout based on the floor/deck type and finish system: be done with standard type staples and an air compressor type
Table 3 - Board Layout Selection gun.
d. Should top nailing be required, then a standard air compressor
Internal / Control Joints driven “T-nailer” can be used.
External Finish Board Layout (indicative only)

Vinyl, Carpet, Timber, Not required unless B8.5 Floating Laminate Floorboards
Internal etc (not Tiled) Staggered specified by
engineer / specifier
a. The installation of floating laminate floorboards onto Oxy Mag floor
Internal Tiled dry & wet areas Staggered 5.4m in direction boards is the same as for any other substrate floor board and
of board
2.7m in direction of
requires no extra preparation
Waterproof system
External and tiling direct Squared board and 4.2m in
direction of joists
b. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Waterproof system,
External slip board, reinforced Staggered 4.1m in direction
of board
B8.6 Tiling
mortar bed and tile
a. In all cases, tiles must be installed in accordance with AS 3958,
B8. FINISHES the NCC and the BCA.
b. Tiles can be laid either directly on the OxyMag floor boards or on
B8.1. General sand-cement mortar bed over the boards (this applies to both
a. For all finishes over the OxyMag floor boards: wet and dry areas). For some applications, this mortar bed may
· Make sure that every component of the finish system is need to be reinforced.
completely compatible with each other and warranted for their c. Points to highlight:
planned use with OxyMag flooring. i. The tiles must be laid from the control joint out and the tiles’
· The intended finish system must be installed in compliance edges must extend over the butt joints by a minimum of
with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation
instructions. 50mm.
b. Boards must be clean and totally dry before applying the ii. Always use a flexible adhesive that is suitable for the tile
intended finish. thickness and size
c. Do not sand the OxyMag floor boards. Should the boards’ edges iii. Tilers must satisfy themselves that the maximum deflection
have slight height differences (not more than 3mm), level these of the boards is allowable/appropriate for the tiles being
out by applying an appropriate self-levelling product that is installed.
compatible with the intended floor finish. iv. For all other matters, consult with the tile manufacturer
d. In relation to wet areas, it is essential that the installation complies and/or the waterproofing supplier and/or the applicable tiling
with AS 3740, AS 3958 and any other relevant regulations. standards and regulations.
e. For weather protection of areas which will not be waterproofed, B9. MAINTENANCE
plastic sheeting is to be laid or a single coat of primer is to be
applied to the surface and the external perimeter edges of the a. For weather protection of areas which will not be waterproofed,
OxyMag floor boards immediately after installation. Even with the plastic sheeting is to be laid or a single coat of suitable primer is
plastic sheeting or coating of primer, the boards must not be to be applied on site to the surface and the external perimeter
exposed to the weather for more than 3 months. edges of the OxyMag floor boards immediately after installation.
f. For weather protection of areas which will be waterproofed, refer Even with the plastic sheeting or coating of primer, the boards
to A2. Recommended Tools & Accessories, Page 2. must not be exposed to the weather for more than 3 months.
g. For external applications, the tiles must be applied within 3 b. For weather protection of areas which will be waterproofed, refer
months after installation. to A2. Recommended Tools & Accessories, Page 3
h. For internal applications, the final covering / finish must be c. The OxyMag boards’ surface, finish, joints, etc should be
applied within 6 months after installation. cleaned and maintained at regular intervals.
d. The boards must be kept dry and protected at all times. Ponded
water must not be permitted to accumulate directly on the
OxyMag Floor boards at any time. If it does happen, the ponded

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 water must be eliminated immediately. ii. External areas: For all external applications, OxyMag boards
e. Waterproofing must be maintained in accordance with AS 3740. must be fully waterproofed in compliance with AS 4654.
Refer to Section D of this guide for the waterproofing
C. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL INSTALLATION options.
C1. GENERAL NOTES iii. The OxyMag floor boards must not be in direct contact with
ponded water at any time. Accordingly, any damage or tear
a. OxyMag boards and framing must be in a dry and clean state
in the waterproofing must be repaired immediately to prevent
prior to installation.
this happening.
b. The cementitious formulation of the OxyMag floor boards means
f. OxyMag floor boards are best cut with the smooth side facing
that the smooth and rough (sanded) surfaces will be subject to
down – ie: this achieves the sharpest edge cut.
colour variations and pinholes. These do not compromise the
structural integrity of the boards and ITI will not deem these to be C2. INSTALLATION OF BOARDS
a valid reason for a return.
a. Figures 5 and 6 below show how to install the OxyMag floor
c. Ensure that the boards’ size and thickness are appropriate for boards in a staggered pattern. When installing the boards in a
the application prior to installation. squared pattern the boards must be laid squared and aligned to
d. Depending on the finish, the butt joints of the boards may require each other and must not be offset. Prior to installation, determine
a gap. Consequently, a creep at the short end of the boards board layout and control joint placement - see the board layout
could happen and, over several boards, extra floor joists could section B7.
be needed. b. The following installation steps apply to both internal and external
e. The following applies re waterproofing of the OxyMag floor applications:
boards:
i. Internal wet areas: Waterproofing must be carried out in
accordance with AS 3740, the NCC and the BCA.
INSTALLATION STEPS AND FASTENER LAYOUT
STEP 1 Fasteners Approved Construction
Apply a continuous 6mm bead of approved construction adhesive to joists. 25mm min. from adhesive on joist
tongue edge BOARD 1
Groove edge
Tongue edge
STEP 2 Joist centres up to 600mm max
Install Board 1 on the corner edge of the frame, across the 50mm min.
joists, with the tongue edge on the perimeter frame and as from corner 200mm Fastener Distances Summary
per the fastener layout max.
From Corner Min. 50mm

Spacing along Joists Max. 200mm

Note: 12mm min.
The final row of fasteners adjacent to the long groove edge from short edge / From Tongue/Groove Edge Min. 25mm

should be installed later. butt end From Short Edge/Butt End Min. 12mm

FIGURE 5 – FIXING FIRST BOARD

STEP 3 Butt joint Note:
Fill the groove of Board 1 with an approved joint sealant An off-cut may be used as a starter for
STEP 4 the next row as long as the starting-joint
25mm min. from is staggered at least 400mm away from
Slot Board 2 (an off-cut / less than full-size board) into Board 1. groove edge
Remove any excess sealant from the surface of the boards by the end-joint of the adjacent board and it
using a spatula. Fasten Board 2 in place as per the fastener BOARD 1 BOARD 3 covers a minimum of two joist spacings -
layout
BOARD 1 ie: 3 joists

Note: Avoid walking adjacent to or on the tongue & groove joints

for at least 3 days after installation to allow the joint sealant to cure. STEP 6
BOARD 2
Once each of Board 2 and Board 3 are in place, install the final
STEP 5 Approved BOARD 2 row of fasteners adjacent to the long groove edge on Board 1.
Slot Board 3 into Board 1. Butt joint Board 3 to Board 2 on the Ultimately there must be a minimum of 4 fasteners per board-
Joint Sealant width over all joists, including each individual board’s butt ends
same joist. Fasten Board 3 with the same layout as Board 1
and Board 2

FIGURE 6 – FIXING SECOND AND THIRD BOARDS

C3. INSTALLATION OF BUTT JOINTS

a. The below table reflects the appropriate butt joints for the different protected from any damage.
applications: d. The following installation steps relate to butt joints in External
applications. The drawing reflects the boards in a squared
TABLE 4 - Butt Joints pattern but applies equally to the boards in a staggered pattern.
Gap between short
Application edges / butt ends Description of butt joint
BUTT JOINT FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
of adjoining boards
STEP A
Adjoining boards are fixed flush Install Board A. Place two
Internal – Dry No gap to each other. No joint sealant 5mm packers at Board A's BOARD A
is required butt end on the joist prior to
the installation of Board B
5mm
Internal – Wet 2mm Gap is filled with joint sealant packers
Approved
A 10mm backing rod is placed Construction
into gap and must remain 5mm adhesive
External 5mm below surface of board.
Remaining gap is filled with joint BOARD B
sealant

b. For internal applications in wet areas and all external applications STEP B
of the OxyMag floor boards, apply joint sealant over: Install Board B to create a butt
joint with a 5mm gap on the joist.
i. all board joints – ensure that an unbroken seal has been
Remove packers once Board B is installed.
formed; and
ii. the heads of fasteners (which must be fixed flush to the FIGURE 7 – CREATING 5MM BUTT JOINT
board prior to sealing)
c. To give the sealant an opportunity to set and dry out, walking,
running etc. on the floor should be avoided for 24-48 hours. Until
the final finish has been applied, the boards’ surface should be

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 C4. CONTROL JOINTS - Tiled areas only C5: EXTERNAL INSTALLATION – FURTHER
a. Control joints in the floor boards and extending through the tiles CONSIDERATIONS
(see Figure 9 below for an example of an internal control joint) are a. The builder / project responsible person must ensure that:
to be provided in the below applications as follows (unless i. The step down from the internal FFL level to the deck’s
compelled to do otherwise by the NCC, BCA and / or local finished surface meets the minimum requirements of the
regulations): NCC and BCA.
i. Internal dry and wet areas: Every 5.4m in direction of ii. The minimum fall in the deck from the building to the outside
boards – See Figure 8 below. edge is 1:100.
ii. External with waterproof system and tiling direct: Every iii. The decking must not have sumps for drainage.
2.7m in direction of boards and 4.2m in direction of joists – vi. The upright supports of a balustrade must be fixed to the
See section D2. structural frame - ie: they may not be fixed to the OxyMag
iii. External with waterproof system, slip board, reinforced floor boards and must not damage the deck’s
mortar bed and tile: Every 4.1m in direction of boards – See waterproofing.
section D3.
b. In addition, include control joints: D. WATERPROOFING
i. Where the direction of the floor changes (for example, an L D1. WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
shaped room)
ii. At entrances to a room where the tiled surface continues a. OxyMag floor boards may be installed externally (eg: as a deck)
into the adjacent room over durable timber or corrosion resistant light gauge steel frames
iii. Where existing structural joints are located. under the following conditions:
i. OxyMag floor boards are installed using a staggered pattern
(as reflected in Figure 3 above) or a squared pattern (as
Board and tile reflected in Figure 4 above).
control joint ii. OxyMag floor boards and resultant decks are made fully
Maximum waterproof (ie: not only water-resistant) in accordance with AS
5.4m 4654.2. Waterproof decks will have either:
· 1: liquid applied membranes - See section D2; or
· 2: a flexible board membrane and mortar bed - See section
D3.
Direction of floor joists
iii. The entire waterproofing system is purchased from and
installed by the same manufacturer/supplier and all
Board edges components are fully compatible with one another.
approximately 3mm iv. Recommended waterproofing brands can be found in the
from walls and table at A2. Recommended Tools & Accessories of this
projections guide.
FIGURE 8 – BOARD CONTROL JOINT LAYOUT D2. WATERPROOF SYSTEM 1: LIQUID
Joint sealant Tile adhesive
MEMBRANE METHOD
5mm
a. Basic description and requirements:
Oxy-Mag flooring Tile i. Constitutes the application of an appropriate and approved
waterproof liquid membrane system onto the OxyMag floor
boards with tiles laid directly to the membrane with
compatible adhesive.
ii. Floor boards have a squared layout.
iii. A licensed applicator who is able to provide a waterproofing
guarantee for tiling direct must install the selected membrane
Backing rod system and its components.
10mm iv. Recommended control joints are 2.7m in the direction of the
diameter boards and 4.2m in the direction of the joists.
Construction v. The tiler and builder must ensure that all board control joints
adhesive extend from the joist up through the tiles and that tile control
joint spacings adhere to the relevant tile codes.
b. The tiler and builder must ensure compliance with the NCC, BCA
and all relevant standards / codes.
c. Ardex Waterproofing Specification (no screed):
i. The recommendation is 1 coat of Dunlop Damp Proof
Double-joist Membrane followed by 2 coats of Dunlop Express Wet Area
waterproofing membrane. Tiling can commence after the
FIGURE 9 – CONTROL JOINTS: INTERNAL BOARD AND TILE JOINT waterproofing membrane has cured as indicated in the
product data sheets.
Note the following:
D3. WATERPROOF SYSTEM 2: SLIP PANEL AND
c. Additional control joints may be required in both directions
depending on the specific application and the board layout. REINFORCED MORTAR BED
Accordingly, refer to AS 3958 for more conclusive, detailed a. Basic description and requirements:
guidance. i. Constitutes the application of the following onto the OxyMag
d. Control joints are typically not required in floors which do not floor boards (in order):
have a tiled finish unless they have been specified by the · Waterproof membrane system;
engineer or specifier. · Slip panel;
e. The above advice on control joints is purely indicative. The · Reinforced mortar bed – recommend the following:
frequency of control joints is dependent on many factors (eg: - depth is 50mm;
type of joists, joists spacing, climatic conditions, prevalence of air - control joints every 4.5m x 4.5m in mortar bed.
conditioning, etc) and is ultimately the decision of the responsible · Another waterproof membrane system (recommended);
engineer, specifier and/or builder of the site. · Tiles.
ii. Floor boards have a staggered layout.

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 iii. Represents the minimum requirement over a living space /
habitable room
iv. Recommended control joints in OxyMag floor boards are
4.1m in the direction of the boards.
v. The tiler and builder must ensure that all mortar and/or board
control joints and their spacings comply with the NCC, BCA
and all relevant standards / codes.
b. Ardex Waterproofing Specification (with screed):
i. If falls are not built into the structure, a self-supporting screed
must be installed to create falls to waste (1:60 to 1:80 or
1:100 for external). The board surface is first sealed using
Dunlop Damp Proof Membrane before a 0.2mm thick slip
sheet and a minimum 40mm self-supporting screed is
installed. The screed is then waterproofed using Dunlop
Multipurpose Primer followed by Dunlop Express Wet Area
Waterproofing.

E. PRODUCT INFORMATION, WARRANTY &

DISCLAIMER
E1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
a. OxyMag flooring is an advanced reinforced cement composite board.
b. For Design & Load Tables, Summary of Physical Properties and/or a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in regards to OxyMag floor boards, visit
www.oxymag.com.au or ask ITI on 02 8805 5000.
E2. PRODUCT WARRANTY
a. OxyMag boards have a 10 year product warranty. The OxyMag floor boards must be stored, installed, finished and maintained in
accordance with this installation guide. If this is not done, it will invalidate OxyMag's product warranty. For terms and conditions of the
product warranty refer to www.oxymag.com.au or ask ITI on 02 8805 5000.
E3. DISCLAIMER
a. In regard to the design of the project for which OxyMag floor boards are to be used, the information contained in this installation guide is
presented as a “guide only” to the installer for the purpose of assisting them to properly install the OxyMag floor boards. This manual is
not a substitute for professional engineering and design consultation. At all times the installer must consult and follow:
i. Relevant building codes and specifications including the NCC and BCA.
ii. All tool and materials manufacturers’ instructions.
b. The information contained in this guide is subject to change by ITI without prior notice.
c. This installation guide is published and distributed on the basis that ITI is not responsible for the results of any actions taken by installers,
builders and users based on information contained in this guide and/or based on any error or omission in this guide. ITI does not accept any
responsibility whatsoever for any misrepresentation made by any person of the information contained in this guide and expressly disclaims
all and any liability and responsibility to any person, whether a user or reader of this guide or not, in respect of claims, losses or damage or
any other matter, either direct or consequential arising out of or in relation to the use and reliance, whether wholly or partially, upon any
information contained or products referred to in this guide.

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